The quick answer.
Citizen Calendrier Moon Phase Salmon Dial (BU0080-52X) is a 41.8 mm dress / calendar watch at $510.90. We recommend it for someone who likes complications and wants a moon-phase watch that is dressy but not formal.
Why it belongs on the shortlist.
The Calendrier is the most distinctive thing Citizen sells at this price. The salmon dial, recessed crown and five-link bracelet give it a character no sport watch has, and the moon-phase indicator is a genuine conversation piece.
Our verdict: the complication that does not feel gimmicky.
A moon-phase window usually costs a lot more. Here you get one with a sapphire crystal, a solar movement and a five-link steel bracelet for about $510. It is the watch we would point a collector who already has a diver and a chronograph towards.
The calendar.
Citizen lists an 8730 Eco-Drive movement with an analog month, day and date display and a moon-phase indicator. The dial shows all of it without crowding the face. Our guide to watch complications explains how a moon-phase works.
Size and fit.
Citizen lists a 41.8 mm case in silver-tone stainless steel. Watches of America lists the thickness at 10 mm and the band width at 21 mm, so it is easy to wear under a cuff.
Buying it from Watches of America.
Citizen’s US site lists BU0080-52X at $580 on sale; Watches of America lists it at $510.90 with one-to-three-day shipping. Our 10% code is supplied for the retailer, so confirm it applies to this reference at checkout and check warranty terms before ordering.
The details, at a glance.
- Reference
- BU0080-52X
- Case diameter
- 41.8 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- Not published by the brand
- Thickness
- 10 mm
- Lug width
- 21 mm
- Case
- Stainless steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire crystal
- Movement
- 8730 Eco-Drive with analog month, day and date and moon-phase indicator
- Water resistance
- WR100 / 10 bar (swimming, showering and snorkeling)
- Strap / bracelet
- Five-link stainless-steel bracelet, fold-over clasp with push-buttons
What draws us in
- Salmon dial with moon-phase indicator
- Analog month, day and date display
- Sapphire crystal and 100 m water resistance
Before you choose
Citizen publishes a 41.8 mm width but not a lug-to-lug, and Watches of America lists 10 mm thickness. The calendar is not a quick-set perpetual one, so check the manual before travelling across date lines.
Who it suits.
Someone who likes complications and wants a moon-phase watch that is dressy but not formal.
When to choose something else.
Choose a three-hand solar watch if you want plain simplicity, or a pilot chronograph if you want a tool watch.
Warranty, returns and ownership.
Watches of America lists a one-year retailer warranty and a 30-day return window on eligible items; conditions and a restocking fee may apply. Citizen’s own warranty is described for purchases through its boutiques and authorized retailers, and the listing does not say whether it carries over here, so ask Watches of America to confirm in writing if manufacturer coverage matters to you. Shipping is listed as one to three business days with free shipping available.
Closest alternatives.
- Citizen Zenshin Chrono Silver Dial (CA4610-85A): A titanium solar chronograph at a lower price.
- Citizen Peyten Eco-Drive Blue Dial Gold-Tone (BM7532-54L): A simpler gold-tone solar dress watch for less.
- Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 Blue: A Swiss dress automatic with a mechanical movement.
Think beyond the diameter.
The brand does not publish lug-to-lug for this reference, so use the case width, thickness and strap length to judge fit. Use our wrist-fit guide and compare the proportions with a watch you already enjoy wearing.
Watches of America partner code and offer terms. Our supplied code is SEBASTIANBASSOL for 10% off. Check the exact model and variant at the store, then confirm eligibility and the final total at checkout.
Where to buy.
Specifications and product photography: Citizen product page (checked October 17, 2026). Find Calendrier Moon Phase Salmon Dial (BU0080-52X) at Watches of America through our partner link and search for the selected option there. How we choose.
A few good questions.
What is the discount code for the Citizen Calendrier Moon Phase Salmon Dial (BU0080-52X)?
The Watches of America discount code is SEBASTIANBASSOL for 10% off at watchesofamerica.com. We have not tested it on this exact model, so confirm the saving in your order summary. Every code and tested price: https://watchritual.com/promo/watches-of-america
How much is the Citizen Calendrier Moon Phase Salmon Dial (BU0080-52X) at Watches of America?
Watches of America listed BU0080-52X at $510.90 USD on October 17, 2026, against $580 on Citizen’s US site. Our supplied 10% code may lower it further; confirm it applies at checkout.
What does the Citizen Calendrier Moon Phase Salmon Dial (BU0080-52X) display?
Citizen lists an analog month, day and date display and a moon-phase indicator, powered by an 8730 Eco-Drive movement.
What size is the Citizen Calendrier Moon Phase Salmon Dial (BU0080-52X)?
Citizen lists a 41.8 mm case width. Watches of America lists the thickness as 10 mm and the band width as 21 mm.
Does the Citizen Calendrier Moon Phase Salmon Dial (BU0080-52X) have a sapphire crystal?
Yes. Citizen lists a sapphire crystal and 100 m (10 bar) water resistance.
